If we are to understand how society works, we must attempt to define the general nature and range of our ignorance concerning it.

It is largely because civilization enables us constantly to profit from knowledge which we individually do not possess and because each individual's use of his…

Ever since the beginning of modern science, the best minds have recognized that 'the range of acknowledged ignorance will grow with the advance of science.' 'I…

The Socratic maxim that the recognition of our ignorance is the beginning of wisdom has profound significance for our understanding of society. Most of the adv…

The Socratic maxim that the recognition of our ignorance is the beginning of wisdom has profound significance for our understanding of society. Most of the adv…

First come I; my name is Jowett. There's no knowledge but I know it. I am master of this college: What I don't know isn't knowledge.

I speak from ignorance. Who once learned much, but speaks from ignorance now.